In recent years over 3000 people wrote a submission to the Law Commission’s review of alcohol laws. The Law Commission listened to the evidence and wrote a report calling on the Government to overhaul New Zealand’s alcohol laws. Its advice closely follows the World Health Organisation directives.

The Government, however, has dodged the recommendations and instead is trying to get away with saying its minor and ineffectual changes are “balanced”.

At the same time, though, the Government says it is waiting for a public signal.

This is the opportunity to have your say and play your part in creating a wave of pressure by getting friends, family and colleagues involved.